Celestia Rantz was born about 1838 in OhioG.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Rantz and Elizabeth Kitchen.¹

On 25 September 1850 Celestia Rantz was enumerated in the household of Daniel Rantz on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Selister V Rantz, 12 years old, birthplace of Ohio. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Mary J Kibb, Benjamin F Rantz, Addison S Rantz, William D Rantz, and Sarah E Rantz.¹

Sarah E Rantz was born about 1849 in IndianaG.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Rantz and Mary J Kibb.¹

On 25 September 1850 Sarah E Rantz was enumerated in the household of Daniel Rantz on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Sarah E Rantz, 9/12 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Mary J Kibb, Benjamin F Rantz, Addison S Rantz, Celestia Rantz, and William D Rantz.¹

Sophia Hossinger was born in 1814 in PennsylvaniaG.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Hossinger and Eve.²

Sophia Hossinger married Abraham Rantz, son of Philip Rantz and Elizabeth Knorr, say 1834.³

Sophia Hossinger married John Adams on 8 April 1847 in Wabash County, IndianaG.⁴

On 21 September 1850 Sophia Hossinger was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Sophia Adams, 37 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Marcia F Adams, George Adams, William Adams, Robert Rantz, and Mary Emmeline Adams.⁵

Sophia Hossinger died on 25 December 1880, at age ~66, in Cass County, MichiganG.¹

Sophia Hossinger was buried in Stangle Cemetery, Constatine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG,  .¹

Robert Rantz was born on 22 March 1845 in IndianaG.¹ He was the son of Abraham Rantz and Sophia Hossinger.¹

On 21 September 1850 Robert Rantz was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Robert Rantz, 5 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, Marcia F Adams, George Adams, William Adams, and Mary Emmeline Adams.²

Robert Rantz died on 1 September 1910, at age 65, in Paw Paw Township, Wabash County, IndianaG.¹

Robert Rantz was buried in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann, Wabash County, IndianaG,  .³

John Adams was born about 1797 in PennsylvaniaG.¹

John Adams married Mary Fairfield on 24 February 1825 in West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New YorkG.²

John Adams married Sophia Hossinger, daughter of Abraham Hossinger and Eve, on 8 April 1847 in Wabash County, IndianaG.³

John Adams was enumerated on 21 September 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as John Adams, 53 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $1500. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, Marcia F Adams, George Adams, William Adams, Robert Rantz, and Mary Emmeline Adams.¹

John Adams died on 9 October 1855.⁴

John Adams was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG,  .⁴

Joseph Heilman was born on 8 September 1823 in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.^1,2 He was the son of John Heilman and Hannah Rantz.^1,2

On 1 August 1850 Joseph Heilman was enumerated in the household of John Heilman on the 1850 U. S. census for Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as Joseph Hileman, 27 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, occupation of Laborer. Also enumerated in the household were Hannah Rantz, Peter Heilman, Charles Heilman, and Sarah Heilman.¹

Joseph Heilman died on 4 January 1908, at age 84, in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.²

Peter Heilman was born about 1828 in PennsylvaniaG.¹ He was the son of John Heilman and Hannah Rantz.¹

On 1 August 1850 Peter Heilman was enumerated in the household of John Heilman on the 1850 U. S. census for Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as Peter Hileman, 22 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, occupation of Laborer. Also enumerated in the household were Hannah Rantz, Joseph Heilman, Charles Heilman, and Sarah Heilman.¹

Peter Heilman married Julia A Knouf say 1855.²

Peter Heilman was enumerated on 18 September 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as Peter Hileman, 30 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $8000, value of personal property $2000. Also enumerated in the household were Julia A Knouf, Hannah S Heilman, and Jane Knouf.²

Charles Heilman was born about 1831 in PennsylvaniaG.¹ He was the son of John Heilman and Hannah Rantz.¹

On 1 August 1850 Charles Heilman was enumerated in the household of John Heilman on the 1850 U. S. census for Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as Charles Hileman, 19 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, occupation of Laborer. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Hannah Rantz, Joseph Heilman, Peter Heilman, and Sarah Heilman.¹

Sarah Heilman was born about 1830 in PennsylvaniaG.¹ She was the daughter of John Heilman and Hannah Rantz.¹

On 1 August 1850 Sarah Heilman was enumerated in the household of John Heilman on the 1850 U. S. census for Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as Sarah Hileman, 20 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Hannah Rantz, Joseph Heilman, Peter Heilman, and Charles Heilman.¹

Abraham Hossinger married Eve.¹

Abraham Hossinger died about 1828 in Richland County, OhioG.¹

Eve married Abraham Hossinger.¹

Samuel Hossinger was born on 9 February 1797.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Hossinger and Eve.¹

Samuel Hossinger died on 9 July 1865, at age 68.²

Samuel Hossinger was buried in Shambaugh Cemetery, Lucas, Richland County, OhioG,  .²

David Hossinger was born say 1802.¹ He was the son of Abraham Hossinger and Eve.¹

Elizabeth Hossinger was born say 1804.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Hossinger and Eve.¹

Henry Hossinger was born on 18 September 1804.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Hossinger and Eve.¹

Henry Hossinger died on 23 September 1882, at age 78.²

Henry Hossinger was buried in Shambaugh Cemetery, Lucas, Richland County, OhioG,  .²

Marcia F Adams was born on 5 January 1830 in New YorkG.¹ She was the daughter of John Adams and Mary Fairfield.¹

On 21 September 1850 Marcia F Adams was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Marsha Adams, 20 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, George Adams, William Adams, Robert Rantz, and Mary Emmeline Adams.¹

Marcia F Adams died on 1 August 1917, at age 87, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, IndianaG.²

Marcia F Adams was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, IndianaG,  .³

George Adams was born on 5 August 1832 in New YorkG.^1,2 He was the son of John Adams and Mary Fairfield.¹

On 21 September 1850 George Adams was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as George Adams, 18 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of None. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, Marcia F Adams, William Adams, Robert Rantz, and Mary Emmeline Adams.¹

William Adams was born on 19 January 1839 in OhioG.^1,2 He was the son of John Adams and Mary Fairfield.¹

On 21 September 1850 William Adams was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as William Adams, 11 years old, birthplace of Ohio. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, Marcia F Adams, George Adams, Robert Rantz, and Mary Emmeline Adams.¹

She was the daughter of John Adams and Sophia Hossinger.¹
Mary Emmeline Adams was born on 4 March 1850 in IndianaG.^1,2

On 21 September 1850 Mary Emmeline Adams was enumerated in the household of John Adams on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Mary E Adams, 6/12 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Hossinger, Marcia F Adams, George Adams, William Adams, and Robert Rantz.¹

Mary Emmeline Adams died on 8 May 1920, at age 70.²

Elizabeth Rantz was born on 20 August 1835 in OhioG.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Rantz and Sophia Hossinger.¹

Elizabeth Rantz married Conrad Bittenbender on 5 December 1861 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG.²

Elizabeth Rantz died on 25 March 1913, at age 77, in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG.¹

Elizabeth Rantz was buried in Mottville Township Cemetery, Mottville, St. Joseph County, MichiganG,  .¹

Jacob Rantz was born on 19 October 1842 in IndianaG.¹ He was the son of Abraham Rantz and Sophia Hossinger.¹

On 24 September 1850 Jacob Rantz was enumerated in the household of Mathias Lukens on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Jacob Rantz, 8 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Rantz, William Lukens, and Charles Lukens.²

Jacob Rantz died on 10 October 1907, at age 64, in Martin Township, Allegan County, MichiganG.¹

Conrad Bittenbender was born on 22 May 1831.¹

Conrad Bittenbender married Elizabeth Rantz, daughter of Abraham Rantz and Sophia Hossinger, on 5 December 1861 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG.²

Conrad Bittenbender died on 29 August 1887, at age 56.¹

Conrad Bittenbender was buried in Mottville Township Cemetery, Mottville, St. Joseph County, MichiganG,  .¹

Alvin Miles Bittenbender was buried in Constantine Township Cemetery, Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG,  .¹
Alvin Miles Bittenbender was born on 5 November 1864 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG.¹ He was the son of Conrad Bittenbender and Elizabeth Rantz.¹

Alvin Miles Bittenbender died on 14 May 1930, at age 65, in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MichiganG.¹

Martha Adams was born about 1833 in New YorkG.¹

On 15 June 1870 Martha Adams was enumerated in the household of Henry Schuler on the 1870 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Martha Adams, 37 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Without Occupation. Also enumerated in the household were Eliza M Adams, Alice Ermina Schuler, and James Black.¹

James Black was born about 1850 in IndianaG.¹

On 15 June 1870 James Black was enumerated in the household of Henry Schuler on the 1870 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as James Black, 20 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Laborer. Also enumerated in the household were Eliza M Adams, Alice Ermina Schuler, and Martha Adams.¹